Paul McCartney and Elton John Sales Continue To Dive In Australia

Forty years after its release, Elton John's *Leather Jackets* remains one of the most troubled chapters in his recording career. Despite contributions from Cliff Richard, Cher and two members of Queen, the 1986 album became a commercial disappointment and a record Elton has repeatedly described as the worst he ever made.

Released on 22 October 1976, Elton John's ambitious double album broke from the commercial formula of his biggest years, bringing together gospel, orchestral pop, jazz and dance rhythms. Fifty years later, Blue Moves remains one of the records John has singled out as a personal favourite.

After declaring his touring career over, Elton John returned to the stage for an intimate London performance followed by two farewell concerts in Mexico City, with the final shows reconnecting him with a country he had been forced to miss during his farewell tour.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra revisits its historic 1986 Elton John collaboration at Hamer Hall, but the most striking element of the new production is also the question it raises: how much orchestra do you need for an orchestral Elton John show?

Elton John and Bernie Taupin's second autobiographical album followed three decades of extraordinary success, personal change and musical history.

Scissor Sisters’ second album Ta-Dah reaches its 20th anniversary on September 15, 2026, marking two decades since the New York group followed its breakthrough debut with an album that produced the international hit I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’.

Musicians and performers across generations have remembered Dolly Parton following her death at 80, with tributes highlighting her songwriting, generosity, humour and influence far beyond country music.